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Just bought a pre-facelift Opel Omega A (off ebay - where else!! - heres a link to the original post: http://totalcarlton.com/forums/index.php?topic=2138.0 ). It's LHD, 2.0 injection & appears to be a CD spec although it is different from the UK ones. Haven't a clue what year it is, it was originally German registered but in Germany the plates stay with the owner so he has kept them! Have only really bought it for a few bits & pieces but thought i'd put the details in here so people could see! Picked it up on a trailer yesterday. Was going to drive it back on my mates German plates but i had already hired a trailer to deliver & fetch other cars so i made the most of the trailer hire charge! Interior is a mess, hasn't been cleaned in what looks like months!! Rear arches & sills rotten, rear offside door badly dented & windscreen badly cracked. Other 3 doors appear to be in excellent condition though so anyone who needs doors then they may be available! Has velour seats, wind up windows & sunroof but strangely has a trip computer - in German!! Cracking 2.0 engine, seller reckoned it was a re-con as he said that this car was originally a diesel!! Not sure i believe him on that one but the engine does seem to run well! It does look like somethings being going on though as it has the earlier radiator with pressure cap & a header tank which has been disconnected! Has got x-spoke alloys (extremely filthy ones at that!) but they're slightly different to normal Carlton & Senator ones, they's got some strange "Winter" tyres on which have all got loads of tread on - just a shame they're all remoulds!! Anyway, Here are some pics.....          Anyone needing bits off this then give me a shout. I'm keeping the bonnet, the manual window winders & doorcards, the opel badges & possibly the diff when i've worked out what ratio it is!! Enjoy!!! |
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« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2006, 08:39:13 PM » |
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strangely has a trip computer - in German!! could always use 1 of those trip comp stickers 4sale on here 2 make it english again  link; http://totalcarlton.com/forums/index.php?topic=2132.0;topicseenwhat spoiler is thats fitted to the rear looks made to measure i'm sure some1 would snap that off ya can i be cheeky an ask how much u paid for it? |
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« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2006, 08:46:11 PM » |
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Unless Im very much mistaken, thats an SE engine which would match the pre-facelift bumpers. The better of the 8Valvers IMHO. That puts it pre 1991 anyway. Bonus if its a good one!  |
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« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2006, 08:47:47 PM » |
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What would you be looking for the boot lid back panel? Again wife permitting
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Scatmancraig
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« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2006, 08:54:54 PM » |
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You could but the avaerage speed would be in kms & the fuel consumption in litres per 100km!!! Unless there's a way of converting them to read in imperial units?? what spoiler is thats fitted to the rear looks made to measure i'm sure some1 would snap that off ya More than likely but i'm not sure if i'm keeping that myself yet!!! (got a spare GSi spoiler too!) can i be cheeky an ask how much u paid for it?
Not cheeky at all, i paid the grand sum of £36!!!! |
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Scatmancraig
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« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2006, 08:56:04 PM » |
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Unless Im very much mistaken, thats an SE engine which would match the pre-facelift bumpers. The better of the 8Valvers IMHO. That puts it pre 1991 anyway. Bonus if its a good one! It also has a cat fitted - i don't think the UK pre-facelifts ever had cats did they?? Must be something to do with German regs!! |
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Scatmancraig
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« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2006, 08:57:30 PM » |
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What would you be looking for the boot lid back panel? Again wife permitting
I'll have another look to see how good it is. I think it's coming away from the bootlid in places but not sure if it's broken or not!! |
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« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2006, 09:09:30 PM » |
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You could but the avaerage speed would be in kms & the fuel consumption in litres per 100km!!! Unless there's a way of converting them to read in imperial units?? oops didnt think of that lol  can i be cheeky an ask how much u paid for it?
Not cheeky at all, i paid the grand sum of £36!!!! well any carlton's a bargain for that kind of money innit |
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« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2006, 12:04:23 AM » |
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Might need a drivers door for my mate..... The drivers door for a RHD car that is... The passenger door on that car |
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« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2006, 06:22:22 AM » |
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I'd hang on to the wheels Craig, they look like rare beasts.
Nice deep dish - I like 'em.
What sort of viscous fan has that got mate?
Allen key fit or large nut on the back?
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« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2006, 09:01:00 AM » |
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I'd hang on to the wheels Craig, they look like rare beasts.
Nice deep dish - I like 'em.
What sort of viscous fan has that got mate?
Allen key fit or large nut on the back?
Are they not the BBS version of the cross spokes, if so they are pretty rare I think. I'm sure IM will confirm exactly what they are. Jon |
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« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2006, 10:55:44 AM » |
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I'd hang on to the wheels Craig, they look like rare beasts.
Nice deep dish - I like 'em.
What sort of viscous fan has that got mate?
Allen key fit or large nut on the back?
Are they not the BBS version of the cross spokes, if so they are pretty rare I think. I'm sure IM will confirm exactly what they are. Jon I think they are compomotive CX's Can't be sure without actually looking at a wheel in person!! |
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« Reply #12 on: May 22, 2006, 11:48:08 AM » |
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whats that random crap across the boot? looks nasty!
Nice rims tho
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« Reply #13 on: May 22, 2006, 05:59:16 PM » |
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whats that random crap across the boot? looks nasty!
My thoughts exactly...........Hideous |
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« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2006, 06:06:42 PM » |
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whats that random crap across the boot? looks nasty!
My thoughts exactly...........Hideous Does the way it is, but with a bit of thought! |
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« Reply #15 on: May 22, 2006, 09:49:51 PM » |
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I'd hang on to the wheels Craig, they look like rare beasts.
Nice deep dish - I like 'em.
What sort of viscous fan has that got mate?
Allen key fit or large nut on the back?
The wheels aren't going anywhere for the time being as i've run out of scrap steel wheels to replace them! When i've worn the Hybrids tyres out, then these wheels will be going on that, but hopefully in a cleaner state than they are now!! They're actually quite straight, just very very dirty & possibly slightly corroded in places. Regarding the fan, i haven't a clue! I will look at the weekend & see! At a guess though it'll be the earlier type, it is a pre-facelift after all!! Wish i knew what year it was made!! |
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« Reply #16 on: May 22, 2006, 09:52:18 PM » |
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Might need a drivers door for my mate..... The drivers door for a RHD car that is... The passenger door on that car The good doors will be for sale, once i've removed the manual window winders. I've checked round the inner edges & have yet to find any rot on them. There is a couple of very small scabs on the outer edge of one door, not a problem as i doubt if your mates car will be this colour!! I haven't noticed any Carltons this colour before, has anyone else?? (will check out the paint code tomorrow after work!!) |
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« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2006, 06:47:55 AM » |
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for a rough idea of the d.o.m. look at the labels on the seat belts tis is what we do if we get a private plate car in for mot and the comp gives more than a couple of options!!!!!
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what would life be like if we all drove fwd cars? feckin boring that's what rear drive or bust
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« Reply #18 on: May 23, 2006, 08:07:15 AM » |
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to me that looks like a GM tow bar
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« Reply #19 on: May 23, 2006, 03:02:24 PM » |
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you can easily get the year of manufacture from the VIN http://home.wxs.nl/~fransang/yearcode.htmlHope that helps Whippit |
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« Reply #20 on: June 09, 2006, 11:07:11 AM » |
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« Reply #21 on: June 09, 2006, 08:50:40 PM » |
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The good doors will be for sale, once i've removed the manual window winders. I've checked round the inner edges & have yet to find any rot on them. There is a couple of very small scabs on the outer edge of one door, not a problem as i doubt if your mates car will be this colour!! I haven't noticed any Carltons this colour before, has anyone else?? (will check out the paint code tomorrow after work!!) my cars that colour  that mean its rare? or jsut a cack colour that noone wanted lol i quite like it tho, suits the car i think |
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« Reply #22 on: June 09, 2006, 09:04:55 PM » |
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The good doors will be for sale, once i've removed the manual window winders. I've checked round the inner edges & have yet to find any rot on them. There is a couple of very small scabs on the outer edge of one door, not a problem as i doubt if your mates car will be this colour!! I haven't noticed any Carltons this colour before, has anyone else?? (will check out the paint code tomorrow after work!!) my cars that colour that mean its rare? or jsut a cack colour that noone wanted lol i quite like it tho, suits the car i think I've also had a CDi that colour m8 so cant be that rare |
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« Reply #23 on: June 10, 2006, 10:10:46 PM » |
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was quite a common colours for early cdi
and in my opion the best,
shoulda brought the lpg one of ebay last year!
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